Managing a creative hobby with a disability.
I was delighted to contribute to an article in Simply Sewing magazine on the trials and tribulations of sewing with a disability. I thought I would share some of my further thoughts and tips. I started sewing as a theraputic…
Reversible Simple Sew Cocoon Dress
Simple Sew Pattern provided by Simple Sew and fabric provided free of charge from Minerva Crafts in return for honest blog post. I chose this Robert Kaufman Brussels washer yarn dyed linen from Minerva crafts in chambray as I felt…
Nina Lee Southbank Sweater
With Storm Dennis is at its peak, its time to hunker down and sew something cosy! This lovely soft fleece backed pink sweatshirting has gold sparkles going through the knit. It has been in my stash since last year and…
Intuition v Instruction: Finding the balance in a creative hobby.
Like many of the new generation of home sewists, my formal education on all things stitchy came from Tilly and the buttons book Love at First Stitch. Previous to this I had…well, winged it really. I knew nothing about grainlines,…
By Hand London Hannah Wrap Top
I have found it! The ever elusive wrap top/dress that doesn’t gape! I am talking about the By Hand London Hannah wrap dress/top. I made mine in moonstone viscose by Atelier Brunette in the green colour way. An honourable mention…
Colour analysis by Georgia @1stitchforward
As a graduate in my 20’s entering the workforce, I had a pretty good idea of what clothing worked for me. I found dressing for the corporate formal environment easy, and was happy with my casual weekend wardrobe. Fast forward…
True Bias Ogden Cami slip dress hack
The Ogden Cami by True Bias. Serving the sewing community since its inception. Its that go to pattern that you can squeeze from under 1m of fabric. I have made the top version which is great in the summer and…
Simple Sew Grace dress hack: From formal vintage to secret PJ’s.
I chose this Dashwood studio rayon from Doughty’s with a classic fit and flare dress in mind. The black base is makes it ideal in the transition to autumn, allowing me to pair with tights and boots on cooler days,…
What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder which results in lack of or poor quality collagen. As collagen is the building block of the bones and soft tissue, it can have a wide range of symptoms, and the severity varies…
